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Firestone Destination LE3

Replaced by the Destination LE4 Replaces the Destination LE2

The Firestone Destination LE3 is an all-season touring tyre with some strong braking, winter-grip and efficiency results. Its test record varies considerably, with less convincing steering and dry handling and conflicting wet-road findings.

The quick answer

Owners say 83% from 1 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 8th average finish across 3 independent tests Latest: P14 of 30 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Value, Dry Snow, Comfort Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

  • 1owner reviews
  • 5,000miles driven
  • 3professional tests

Tyre Reviews Score

Firestone Destination LE3

8.2/10

Better than 62% of all-season tyres

  • High Confidence
  • 3 tests
  • 1 owner review
Scores of the 193 all-season tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent tests3 tests · 2 publications · 2024-2026 62% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 62% 8.2

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other all-season tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 57% 42% 2
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 59% 33% 2
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 92% 9% 1
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 19% 9% 3
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 14% 7% 1

Faded bars rest on one or two tests. This tyre does not carry the 3PMSF snowflake mark, so Snow counts for less and Ice not at all against all-season tyres that do.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 88% 3
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 16% 3
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 11% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 92% of the test figure. The other 8% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2026 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test Tire Rack · 265/70 R17 P14 / 30
  2. 2026 Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! Tyre Reviews · 265/65 R18 P2 / 7
  3. 2024 2024 Tire Rack Highway All Season Tyre Test Tire Rack · 265/70 R17 P8 / 9

Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Firestone Destination LE3 averages a finish of 8th.

3 Tests
0 Test Wins
8th Average
2nd Best
14th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20242026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test P14 of 30

The Firestone Destination LE3, a highway all-season without the 3PMSF mark, shared fourteenth place. Good ice grip offset modest snow traction and braking.

Winner: Cooper Discoverer Stronghold AT

Every independent test of the Firestone Destination LE3, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20262026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow TestTire Rack · 265/70 R17P14 / 30
2026Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested!Tyre Reviews · 265/65 R18P2 / 7Tested by Tyre Reviews Highly Rec.
20242024 Tire Rack Highway All Season Tyre TestTire Rack · 265/70 R17P8 / 9

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

Videos

I Tested 7 Highway Tires in Wet, Dry, Snow & Dirt

I Tested 7 Highway Tires in Wet, Dry, Snow & Dirt

Awards
Highly Recommended
Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested!
2026 · 265/65 R18
Running Costs
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In 265/65 R18, the Firestone Destination LE3 is projected to cost $15.88 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about $397 over 25,000 miles - based on its US price and the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, from the Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested!.

Tyre life here is the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, NOT measured wear - treat it as the maker's promise, not a test result.
Firestone Destination LE3$15.88
Tyre purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tyrecost per 1,000 miles
Tyre life is the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, not measured wear. Assumes a typical car using 8 l/100km (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at $0.95 per litre and $80 fitting per set of four. US prices are from the time of the 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range67 sizes available

205-285Width45-75Profile15-22Rim2020First On Market

US ratingsUTQG grade and the maker's mileage warranty

700UTQG treadwearATractionBTemperature10-12/32"Tread depth (new)70,000milesMileage warranty

Popular sizes265/70 R17
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Firestone Destination LE3 in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Firestone Destination LE3 stops 0.6% longer than premium rivals, 0.8% longer than mid-range rivals and 6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 57/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the wet from 1 review.
How good is the Firestone Destination LE3 in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Firestone Destination LE3 stops 2.7% shorter than premium rivals, 1.2% shorter than mid-range rivals and 2.8% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 59/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the dry from 1 review.
How good is the Firestone Destination LE3 in the snow?
Across the 2 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Firestone Destination LE3 stops 4% longer than premium rivals, 1.2% shorter than mid-range rivals and 0.3% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 2 snow-traction tests, it is 4.9% worse than premium rivals, 5.7% better than mid-range rivals and 7.5% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 19/100, and owners rate it 7/10 in the snow from 1 review.
How fuel efficient is the Firestone Destination LE3?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Firestone Destination LE3's rolling resistance is 11% higher than premium rivals, 8.4% lower than mid-range rivals and 17.5% lower than budget rivals.
What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Firestone Destination LE3 have?
In the US, the Firestone Destination LE3 carries a UTQG treadwear grade of 700, with traction A and temperature B. UTQG treadwear is relative: a tyre graded 400 lasted four times as long as the reference tyre, graded 100, on the government test course. Firestone backs it with a 70,000-mile limited treadwear warranty. New tread depth is 10-12/32" (7.9-9.5 mm), depending on size.
More questions about the Firestone Destination LE3 (3)
How much does the Firestone Destination LE3 cost to run?
In 265/65 R18, the Firestone Destination LE3 is projected to cost $15.88 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about $397 over 25,000 miles - based on its US price and the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, from the Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested!. Of the tyres compared in that test, that makes it the cheapest to run.
What does the Firestone Destination LE3 replace?
The Firestone Destination LE3 is the successor to the Firestone Destination LE2 in Firestone's range.
Has the Firestone Destination LE3 been replaced?
The Firestone Destination LE3 has been replaced by the Firestone Destination LE4.
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Firestone Destination LE3 Owner Reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 1 ratings

  • Owner score 83%
  • Wear 100%
  • Dry Grip 90%
  • Wet Grip 90%
  • Road Feedback 80%
  • Handling 80%
  • Comfort 70%
  • Snow Grip 70%
  • Ice Grip 70%

All 1 Firestone Destination LE3 reviews

Score spread across 1 written reviews
83%
Sdusb-JP
Initial Impressions
I have these tire on a 2004 Tahoe LT, RWD. I have a decent amount of experience with these tires, even with the limited milage I have on this set because I actually used to work for Firestone Complete Autocare, and all my coworkers, and I mean all, between the couple shops I worked at while I was there, loved them. They're the best tire IMO Firestone/Bridgestone currently make for trucks/suvs if you're looking highway tread. I've see one lady, actually, have 85k on them on like a 15 Grand Cherokee and they still had 5/32nd tread. They're very consistent with treadwear, and they are fairly comfortable tires, though with my personal vehicle having such large sidewalls and shocks replaced with Excel-G's, my personal experience may not be the most suitable for someone with a more modern crossover suv/cuv. Either way, highly recommended, they're excellent tires. I also have not seen any with cupping issues, separation, chunking, etc with them. At least not because of the tire, anyways. I've asked my customers, too, if they've had any complaints with them and I have only heard positive things about them. So if you're considering buying tires, this is the one I would recommend. I do not honestly believe you can get a better tire for the price in this segment.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 7
  • Ice Grip 7
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